Reasons to Visit Aulani WITH YOUR FAMILY THIS YEAR

By Whitney Cornelison | Simplifying Family By Whitney Cornelison | Simplifying Family By Whitney Cornelison | Simplifying Family By Whitney Cornelison | Simplifying Family

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i serves as a messenger of the “higher authority” that is Hawai‘i, its spirit and its culture.

The resort is located on 21 oceanfront acres on the western side of O‘ahu in the Ko Olina Resort Community and Marina. Aulani Resort opened to the first guests on August 29, 2011.

The two towers of Aulani Resort feature 351 hotel rooms, including 16 suites, and 481 two-bedroom equivalent Aulani, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Villas, including 21 Grand Villas.

Rooms are angled and views include ocean and partial ocean, poolside garden, island garden and standard.

A relaxing family vacation with children is easier than ever at Aulani Resort. Aulani has thought of everything to make this destination resort an ideal choice for young families.

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Aunty’s Beach House Disney-trained counselors inspire and entertain with arts and crafts, hula lessons, Hawaiian storytelling, dress up, movies and snacks.

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RAINBOW REEF Curious kids can peek through giant windows embedded in caves at Rainbow Reef, a private snorkeling lagoon filled with colorful marine life and some fun surprises.

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Menehune Bridge An interactive water-play area, here, kids can discover menehune, the mythical little people known for mysterious happenings on the islands.

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characters Throughout Aulani Resort, little ones are sure to spot some familiar faces—Disney characters who can’t wait to meet them!

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ADVENTURE Aulani Resort offers a lineup of excursion adventures led by local experts that include horseback riding in the Kualoa Valley, kayaking, a catamaran cruise, a surf school and more.

“Ko Olina” means “Place of Joy." Once a sacred area for Hawaiian monarchs and leaders to rest and unwind, it is now an inviting vacation destination for those seeking rest.

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